My son interested in CSE and he got Jee Mains(2025) B.Tech CRL Rank 70,64X(5 digits) (95.308xxxx) in General Merit and HS is Karnataka (Bangalore). Not prepared for Jee Advance. if CSE don't get then ECE also he may choose. as per previous cutoff, he may not expected colleges and branches through JOSAA. KCET Rank 2748x(5 digits) and COMEDK 681x(4 digits rank). He got VIT Chennai CSE under 5th Fee Category... He got admission into CSE branch in PES University RR campus based on JEE Rank. we have concussion should he choose ECE in MSRIT(E077) , ECE or CS AI&ML in BMSCE(E027) or DSCE if get through COMEDK counselling? or shall we wait for csap round for better colleges through JEE? if we continue with PES University RR campus then should we change the Branch AI&ML than CSE as we have chance in next counselling and he is strong in Maths. CUET-UG also he wrote and waiting for result. OR should we wait for CUET if any better central universities. Please suggest.

Ans: Hello dear.
(1) Among the three options mentioned, prefer CSE @ Manipal Jaipur.
(2) With the MET score 141, it would be challenging to get CSE / ECE Hence go with CSE @ KIITEE or RUAS,
Best of luck.
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Ans: Vikram Sir, Given your son’s academic record (12th: 89.81%, JEE Main: 88%, MET rank: 5640, COMEDK: 7833) and his interest in CSE/AI-ML, his current seat in CS Data Science at VIT Chennai is a solid option, offering 93–97% placement rates and strong industry connections. With a MET rank of 5640, CSE at Manipal main campus is not possible (2025 cutoff: 956–1633), but he may get CSE at Manipal Jaipur, Bengaluru, or Sikkim in later rounds, which have good placement records and modern infrastructure. For COMEDK, a rank of 7833 will not secure CSE at top colleges like RVCE, BMSCE, or MSRIT (cutoffs: 1,500–10,000), but mid-tier colleges such as Sir MVIT, NMIT, and Dayananda Sagar are attainable and offer respectable placements. Taking a drop year can improve chances for IIT/NIT if your son is highly motivated, but it comes with risks—pressure, uncertainty, and potential loss of a year without guaranteed improvement. Most experts suggest taking admission in the best available college now unless your son is exceptionally confident of a significant score jump with another year of preparation.

Recommendation: Secure admission this year in the best available CSE/AI-ML program (VIT Chennai CS Data Science, Manipal Jaipur/Bengaluru CSE, or a good Bangalore college via COMEDK) rather than dropping a year, as these institutes provide strong placement support and academic growth without the uncertainty and risk of a gap year. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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Ans: With a JEE Main percentile of 88% (General category), your son is unlikely to secure CSE in NITs, IIITs, or top state colleges next year, and his current MET rank (5640) does not qualify for CSE at Manipal’s main campus, with recent closing ranks for CSE at Manipal around 1,600 and at Bengaluru campus under 4,900. In subsequent MET rounds, CSE at Manipal main campus remains out of reach, but branches like CSE at Jaipur, Sikkim, or Bengaluru may be possible, though these have lower placement rates and brand value. In COMEDK, a 7,833 rank is not sufficient for CSE in top Bangalore colleges like RVCE, BMSCE, or MSRIT, which close CSE admissions well below 6,000, but IT, ECE, or newer colleges may be available. VIT Chennai CSE (Data Science) is a solid option, offering good placements and industry exposure, though it is not as established as VIT Vellore. Taking a drop year for JEE entails significant pressure, uncertain outcomes, and the risk of repeating the same or lower result, especially if your son is not confident about a dramatic improvement. At 17, he has the advantage of youth, but unless he is highly motivated and ready for a year of rigorous, focused preparation, the practical choice is to secure a seat in the best available college and branch this year, as undergraduate performance and skills matter more for future placements and higher studies than the college tag alone. The recommendation is to proceed with admission in the best possible CSE or CS (AI/ML/Data Science) branch available now—such as VIT Chennai or a good COMEDK college—rather than taking a drop, unless your son is fully committed and confident in achieving a much higher rank next year. All the BEST for the Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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